Helgoland Foodweb Project

Updated 2003-03-31

To study the organisms involved in phytoplankton succession and the Key factors involved. This includes Bacteria-Algae, Algae-zooplankton and Zooplankton-Fish interactions. Aspects such as algal-grazer defence mechanisms and digestability of alage are core topics.

Status: Ongoing
Project time span: 2002 - 2005
Data collection: 2002 - 2005
Data processing: not specified
Data reporting: not specified

Contact information

Contact person: Karen Helen Wiltshire
Address: Biologische Anstalt Helgoland., P.O.Box180, 27484 Helgoland
Phone: 00494725819238
Fax: 00494725819238
Email: ed.nevahremerb-iwa@erihstliwk

Parameters and Media

Parameter groups measured/observed/modelled

Media sampled/studied/modelled

Algae (algae, phytoplankton)

Plankton (zooplankton)

Seawater/suspended particulate matter

Additional information or further specification of types of data / information collected, species / tissues / organs sampled, etc.

chemical signalling

Geography

Regions studied: Biologische Anstalt Helgoland
Other areas: German Bight

Data availability

Samples/specimens archived in specimen banks?: Yes

Methods & Procedures

Not specified

Additional Information

Is this a bi- AND multi-lateral project (i.e. a project involving cooperation between different countries)?: No